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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221,788.76, 334,179.52 and 183,209.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221,788.76, 334,179.52 and 183,209.72 is: 276,050.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,788.76 : 334,179.52 = 183,209.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,788.76/334,179.52 = 183,209.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,788.76x = 334,179.52 × 183,209.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,788.76x = 61,224,936,288.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,224,936,288.93/221,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276,050.67

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